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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
8
Regular weekly session of Woodmen of the World at Odd Fellows Hall at 8:00 p m. Semper Fidelis class of U B Church meets at 8:00 at the home of Mrs Muriel Hannum on Front Royal road.
An informal reception at Ranch View hosted by S. Abshire honored newlyweds Mervil Hardy and his wife. Attendees included Rev W B Obaugh and family, the Har dy and Abshire clans, and many local friends and relatives. The event featured summer floral decor and a large wedding cake presented by the groom’s aunt and uncle, E N Hardy. After a social hour, guests wished the couple many years of happiness. The McDaniel family reunion followed at James McDaniel’s George Eagle farm on Sensenecy Road with numerous relatives in attendance.
At a Little Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Harry K. Benham, Miss Nancy Gray Larrick won a copper pitcher for the year’s top exhibits. Donation by Mrs. Mabel Aiken keeps the pitcher in play until won three times. Mrs. Edward Barr was runner up, with Mrs. Clarke Cooper close behind. Also noted were travel and visits by several members including Miss Margaret Byrd Will departing for York Harbor Me and visits by Miss Eleanor Scully and Miss Betty Riley.
Mrs. Charles H. Smith learns her sister Mrs Hannah Nesmith in Angers Store West Virginia remains in precarious condition after a stroke. Visitors include Mrs Herbert Campbell and daughters from Coffeyville Kansas touring the East and planning eastern visits. Mr Cyrus L Dellinger and Mrs Dellinger welcome a daughter Josephine May born August 4. Mrs Dellinger formerly Eva Shiley.
Middletown Grange prepares for eleventh anniversary ceremonies tonight at the usual meeting place. The program features songs readings music by quartets and a Massanutten feature with Judge Thomas W. Ozlin addressing the crowd plus greetings from Pomona and subordinate masters. Charter members of the county Granges are to be honored guests.
Revival services start at Lamp's Methodist Church next Monday night September 14 at eight o'clock and run two weeks. The pastor preaches first week and the second week is assisted by Rev. H. M. Waters of Harmans Maryland. Services every evening except Saturday. All are invited to attend.
The Crop Reporting Board estimates this year's peach crop at 61,164,000 bushels, after a July 1 revision. It tops last year's 51,945,000 bushels and is about 13 percent above the 1928 37 average of 54,151,000. A quiz on ambrosia notes it combines oranges and bananas with shredded coconut.
Miss Virginia Alabaugh of 1000 South Braddock Street spends the week in New Castle Pennsylvania with her aunt Mrs. Frank Fischer. She plans visits to Miss Marilyn Bowser of Youngstown Ohio. Earlier guests at Mrs. Minnie Lamp’s home include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis and family from Inwood West Virginia, Abe Lewis of Arlington Virginia, Frances DeHaven, Mrs. Riley Parrill and two children Jean and Sherwood of Grimes Virginia.
Miss Louise Glass of Washington DC will arrive tomorrow to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Glass on South Washington Street in Winchester.
Mrs Homer S Cummings wife of the former Attorney General and a popular capital hostess died in Washington after a long siege of heat disease complicated by high blood pressure.
A concise etiquette quiz discusses breaking biscuit form cereal before adding cream, noting it isn’t necessary since it softens quickly. It also says women should not wear high-heel shoes on golf courses, and that reception invitations should be engraved rather than printed.
Berryville notices list visits and guests including Harold Potts returning from Chestertown Maryland and Jane Skeleton visiting her father George Skeleton with hosts the Youngs. Marion Levi of Washington visits Belle Meade with Fleming Wisecarver and Gordon Levi family. The Cummins entertain at Cool Spring and Dr. A P Osborne hosts relatives at Rockcroft with Henry Pflaster. Brown and Lockett of Texas spend time with Shepherds before returning home.
Miss Lucille Fenton of Clarke County has been chosen princess for the Harrisonburg Virginia Turkey Festival on September 4-5. The 17 year old Madison College student is majoring in Home Economics and will take part in Monday night ceremonies and a 2 mile parade on the festival’s second day. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fenton, with her father a Clarke County Board of Supervisors member. She will attend the turkey show Monday night where 500 prize birds compete.
Scott Atkinson of this city will sing a solo tonight at the revival service held at the Galilee Church of Christ. Rev. Wilbur A. Reid, pastor, continues a series drawing strong local interest. Delegations from White Hall Methodist and Walnut Springs Christian Church will attend. The pastor’s topic tonight is In the Clutches of Satan. No service Saturday evening. The series concludes Sunday with a baptismal service and special music.
The Rev. Charles T. Warner of St. Albans Washington DC will conduct services and preach the sermon at Meade Memorial Church White Post. The service is scheduled for 11 o'clock.
The conservatory's two year old century plant, first blooming in May, shoots upward at 3 to 6 inches daily and has reached 30 feet. Workmen opened the roof yesterday to accommodate its height growth.
The Treasury reports August 9 receipts of 15 776 868 09 and expenditures of 22 130 477 42, bringing gross debt to 40 766 175 177 91. The net increase over the previous day is 15 973 071 15.
Front Royal Virginia notices list local travels and visits. Mrs H W Shannon and family vacation in Ocean City Md and friends plan weekends in Virginia Beach. Residents recoveries and moves mark a busy community update with dates and places.
Two policemen spotted their man and pursued him for four blocks in a zig-zag footrace. The suspect ducked into a building and entered a police station.
Kansas City worker Frank Shine spotted a dog wedged in a six inch by twenty foot crevice between two buildings. Kenneth Krock rescued the weak animal with a rope and named him Flopsie.
Mrs. Frank This sen of Ellendale writes Police Chief Frank Forestal about six children on a large farm. She asks for a discarded but far reaching police whistle, and the chief replies by sending three whistles and lets her choose.
Price details show patterns priced at 15 cents and the Pattern Book at 15 cents. A combined order of Pattern and Pattern Book costs 25 cents. Send orders to the address provided in the box below.
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